In his new book, 'Ecocivilization', Jeremy Lent explains how humanity CAN escape the destructive imperatives of capitalism while creating fair, ecologically centered societies that work for everyone. More on this timely, important book on my 'Frontiers of Commoning' podcast.
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Commoning from within capitalist markets is not only possible, but hugely successful, if you elevate your shared commitments and empowerment over money. Gustavo Salas of Cecosesola, a renowned Venezuelan federation of cooperatives, explains in my podcast Frontiers of Commoning. tinyurl.com/mv3bhzvw
On 'Frontiers of Commoning' podcast, British farmer & writer Chris Smaje describes what a post-collapse, relocalized, eco-minded world might look like. Bracing, thoughtful and speculative insights from his new book, 'Finding Lights in a Dark Age': tinyurl.com/mujvhmuk Blog post: tinyurl.com/4hchn8j9
Now here's a rad idea: Re-imagine politics by debunking modern myths of the self and learn to see humans as interconnected with all life! A great conversation with the authors of 'Relationality: An Emergent Politics of Life Beyond the Human' on 'Frontiers of Commoning' podcast: tinyurl.com/3dawfwer
David Bollier
Rabble offers excellent insights into the pivotal role of network protocols. They profoundly shape our online experiences and enable (or limit) basic freedoms, the possibility of peer governance, and commoning.
Lewis Hyde, one of the renowned interpreters of the gift economy and cultural commons, explains his classic books on both topics -- on my 'Frontiers of Commoning' podcast: tinyurl.com/5h2e6rxt Blog post: tinyurl.com/27ju2cdh
Degrowth scholar-activist Federico Savini offers some great insights into the current strategies & challenges facing degrowth today, on my 'Frontiers of Commoning' podcast: tinyurl.com/2s364jw6. Blog post: tinyurl.com/5a5vyc3z
A great conversation on @Revolution.social podcast with host @rabble.nz Henshaw-Plath. We discussed the power of network protocols, the dynamics of commoning in digital spaces, and Big Tech failures to understand their dependence on trust and sharing. Refreshing! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5nZ...
So refreshing to talk with hacktivist and computer science professor Benj. Mako Hill, @mako.cc, about the distinctive dynamics of online collaboration. Many insights into corporate & political enclosures of digital commons, too. More on my 'Frontiers of Commoning' podcast: tinyurl.com/c56v62np
David Bollier
“Development” is usually about promoting capitalist markets & growth. Remarkably, the French Development Agency has pioneered the bold idea that commoning can deliver impressive, adaptive, stable results. Stéphanie Leyronas of AFD explains on my ‘Frontiers of Commoning’ podcast: tinyurl.com/5e59snfv
David Bollier
David Bollier
David Bollier
Benjamin Mako Hill has spent years studying the distinctive social dynamics and governance structures of collaborative websites, from open source software (GNU/Linux), wikis (Wikipedia), collaborative...
